Originals in this selection, Painting, Pastel chalk.
Formats from 40 x 30 to 60 x 75 cm.
Chalk over paint
Pastel chalk, brush and applied color share a surface here and compete for dominance. Mixed media painting with pastel chalk is for sale for those who love contrasts between softness and covering power.
A prepared ground of acrylic or gouache takes chalk better than bare paper. The stroke sits more firmly and the color glows more densely. Because pastel chalk layers well, rich tones appear that pure painting reaches only with more coats.
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How it feels
The result recalls fresco or wall painting: matte, grainy, breathing. It fits generous rooms and small corners that need color. Plain frames let the surface do the talking.
Things to remember
Behind glass, with a gap to the picture and out of harsh light. The most important question before buying concerns the ground and the fixing. Pastel chalk forgives no haste in handling: touch the sheet only at the edge, avoid wiping with cloths and lean nothing against the surface. With a little care the splendor of the color stays intact for years.